Meyer leads Shock to opening game victory

Former Eastern Washington University quarterback Erik Meyer threw for eight touchdown passes and ran for another in leading the Spokane Shock to a 67-41 season-opening Arena Football League win over the Cleveland Gladiators March 24 at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.

Meyer found Adron Tennell for the first of his six touchdowns with 10 minutes remaining in the first quarter on a 3-yard pass. With 6:29 left in the first Tennell made it a 13-0 game with his 1-yard run.

Jordan Kamar became Meyer’s target for his next two touchdowns in the second quarter helping Spokane build its lead...